BURRITO FAMOUS
3412 W UNIVERSITY AVE, Gainesville FL 32607 · 3526726654
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (49F - Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler on front line, all other foods in reach in cooler colder than 41F. liquid egg (51F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); queso (51F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler.
Aug 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched the garbage can then moved pan of cheese.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6/1/2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (49F - Cold Holding) item in reach in cooler on front line, all other foods in reach in cooler colder than 41F. liquid egg (51F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); queso (51F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding) items in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Smoothie machine ice chute is soiled. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink by Togo orders. Employee milkshake in reach in freezer above beer. Employee moved below.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer gasket torn. Interior microwave rusted.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dish machine area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Jug of cooking oil on floor in back kitchen. Employee placed on shelf.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster on ground.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard soiled with dust in walk in cooler.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Wires hanging down from the ceiling above dish machine.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee not wearing gloves takes order and payment for orders then puts on gloves to prepare food and serving tray without washing hands first.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with multi cleaner hanging off top shelf facing food prep table and sandwich press. Manager removed spray bottle
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on flip-top make table with mold like substance in the grooves in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( multi-cleaner ).
Bathroom located outside establishment not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors or constructed to have entrances and exits that ensure the privacy of occupants. Outside bathroom does not have a self closing mechanism
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in walk-in-cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip-top make table in kitchen with grooves with black stains.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee drink stored over food and with clean equipment. Manager removed drink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. employee jacket stored with bottled water
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpsters placed directly on soil with no pad under the dumpsters.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Two two by four pieces of wood under ice shaver machine are not sealed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning, stored on the clean ware rack.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in-cooler shelves rusting.
Mar 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed three flies in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in walk-in cooler: steak (44F - Cold Holding); slaw (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler three hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to reach-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of chlorine sanitizer stored above spices on shelf across from walk-in cooler. Manager moved sanitizer below spices.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown cutting board stored above three compartment sink. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep sink. Deflector plate inside of ice machine next to side door. Cutting board on front counter reach-in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine or quaternary test kit available.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager provided soap at hand washing sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee out of ten employees have proof of employee training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on shelf across from walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen.
Drain cover(s) missing. No drain cover for drain in front of ice machine next to side door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above prep table across from front counter. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee coffees stored in reach-in cooler next to front counter reach-in freezer. Manager placed coffees in pan marked for employees only.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster behind building.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper installed over kitchen prep table next to dish machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted. Inspector provided operator with choking poster.
Jan 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager for establishment, manager's certification expired on 5/30/2023.
Nov 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched face then put on gloves without washing hands before preparing order. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in dish area.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written procedure available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. Cutting board on reach-in cooler next to steam table.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No certified food manager for establishment, manager's certification expired on 5/30/2023.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in back kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of walk-in cooler torn.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor behind front counter.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster behind building.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and door frame of reach-in cooler next to office.
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